Thunder Defeats Raptors 121-109, Chet Holmgren Returns

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 121-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors, solidifying their position as the top seed in the Western Conference. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 27 points, continuing to excel as a primary scoring option alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who contributed 25 points. The game marked the return of Chet Holmgren, who had been sidelined for nearly three months due to injury; he recorded four points and four blocks in his comeback. The Thunder improved their record to 41-9, while the Raptors fell to 16-36 amidst their third consecutive loss. Holmgren's presence is expected to enhance the Thunder’s offensive capabilities, especially benefiting Williams' development as a scoring leader. The team is now set to face the Memphis Grizzlies in their next game.